<u>Answer</u>:
The most important factor in determining whether a research collaboration will be successful is: B) Whether there is ongoing communication among the team members about their goals and responsibilities.
<u>Explanation</u>:
The research that involves participants from multiple organizations working together to achieve common goals is known as Collaborative Research. This type of research technique is an efficient and more effective way to achieve better results in a short time. 
Various factors determine the success of collaborative research, such as the availability of resources, technology, relevant knowledge of the team members, but, the most important factor which determines success is an effective communication between the multiple research teams. If there is no proper communication between the teams, then there will be a lack of coordination, which is harmful for any collaboration.
Therefore, statement B is most suitable.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:   Advocate
                      
Explanation: In simple words, advocate level is the topmost stage in the loyalty ladder. In this stage, the customer gets used to for the brand and along with repurchasing it he or she also works as a promotional toll for the brand. 
In the given case, Maria has been repurchasing the products from the firm and is also praising the brand online. Hence we can conclude that she is on the advocate rung. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
A) The cost leadership strategy
Explanation:
Cost leadership is providing the service or supply of product without compromising the quality of service or product supplied.
In the given instance also, Maymart supplies goods without any decrease in quality standards that is goods are completely acceptable by customers, and that the goods are supplied at least price in the industry, this provides a competitive advantage to the company, by cost leadership.
As cost is least for consumer for same quality as demanded.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
c) Catastrophe Bonds
Explanation:
These type of bonds are also known as the CAT bonds, and they are issued  at any catastrophic event which is foreseen in the future. Basically these are insured linked securities that are used in the process of managing risks that are associated with the catastrophic events such as mentioned in the question i.e hurricane.
Any investor before investing in these bonds should fully understand what type of bonds are these because they posses a greater risk of low return and are very different from conventional bonds.
Hope this helps.
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Answer:
D 
B 
C
Explanation:
Federal purchases are purchases of goods and services and it is required that the government receives a good or services in return, whereas federal expenditures is the sum of government purchases including transfer payments.
In relation to GDP, Federal purchases have decreased by almost half since 1960.
In relation to GDP, Federal expenditures have increased since 1960.